The Golden State Warriors defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 119-114 on Wednesday nite despite the absence of injured guard Anthony Edwards thanks to a season-high 44 points from Stephen Curry and 26 from youngster Yaxel Lendeborg.
Minnesota has lost two consecutive games after beginning 3-0, while the Warriors have won two in a row after starting 0-3.
Minnesota’s first test to evaluate how its lineup would look without Edwards was on Wednesday. Edwards will miss a significant amount of time following arthroscopic surgery on his right knee, the Timberwolves announced on Tuesday. During Minnesota’s first four games, Edwards averaged 33.3 points.
Quick Fact
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Golden State Warriors vs Minnesota Timberwolves |
| Final Score | Warriors 119, Timberwolves 114 |
| Top Scorer | Stephen Curry, 38 points |
| Curry's Stats | 8 rebounds, 6 assists |
| Timberwolves Top Scorer | Jonathan Kuminga, 20 points |
| Other Key Players | Jaden McDaniels and Terrence Shannon Jr., 19 points each |
| LaMelo Ball | 8 points |
| Key Moment | Minnesota cut a 24 point deficit to four but fell short |
| Game Date | October 28, 2026 |
Curry went 16 of 16 on free throws and 11 of 27 overall, including six 3-pointers. In addition, he had six assists and eight rebounds.
Thanks to Jaden McDaniels and Jonathan Kuminga, the Timberwolves overcame a 24-point deficit in the fourth quarter. Minnesota had many opportunities to turn the 116-112 deficit into a one-possession game, but McDaniels missed two long jumpers in the closing minutes.
Against his old squad, Kuminga scored 20 points to lead Minnesota. Midway through the previous season, Kuminga was moved to Atlanta after being selected seventh overall by Golden State in the 2021 draft.
McDaniels Shines as Ball Struggles
Terrence Shannon Jr. and McDaniels each scored 19 points.
For the second straight game, Wolves guard Lamelo Ball struggled from the floor. He finished with just eight points after making 3 of 11 field goals and 2 of 8 3-pointers.
